ERG Leader to DEI Professional - Lessons learnt along the way (Quick Reflections Edit)

Stepping Up / Podcast

Image from recording session, showing Cherrelle, Giles, Iulia and Tulsi in tub chairs, smiling to camera

The relationship between disability ERG/Network Leaders and their colleagues in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team is crucial in driving meaningful change within an organisation.
In this session, we have worked with the following experienced DEI practitioners who have previously led Disability ERG/Networks and so have experience of the relationship from both sides:

  • Cherrelle Williams, Shell - UK DE&I and HR Consultant

  • Giles Barker, Channel 4 - Workplace Disability Lead

  • Iulia Brehuescu, Sanofi - Global Accessibility Partner

  • Tulsi Patel – Dentons – High Performance Culture Lead


This is the Quick Reflections Edit, with the full version being published in late September. 

  • 00:00 - 00:30 Introduction

  • 00:30 - 03:36 What are your top tips for disability ERG/Network leaders working with DEI?

  • 03:36 - 04:37 What do you wish you had known about DEI when you were a disability ERG/Network leader?

  • 04:37 - 05:33 How do ERG/Network leaders unintentionally 'go rogue' from a

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